Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-10600K / i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 XT Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device
Going Medieval
More than 300 reviewers who logged over 25 hours still recommend the game. Across its 21,123 Steam reviews it carries a Very Positive label with 89% overall positive sentiment, while post‑release sentiment settles at 82% positive.
What it's about: Construisez et gérez votre propre château et ses dépendances sur des terres que vous dispute la nature sauvage. Grâce à sa gestion détaillée, sa stratégie de survie et son monde bac à sable moddable, Going Medieval vous met au défi d'ériger la colonie la plus puissante de ce côté de l'apocalypse.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 125 | 102 | 3 | 20 |
| Content / longevity | 69 | 40 | 5 | 24 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Story / writing | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Value for money | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 72 h on median; those who dislike it: 44 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 01, 2021 · All-time low: €18.36 (Dec 19, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 94 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates the praise: 102 positive mentions out of 125 total.
- Graphics receive strong approval: 15 positive mentions out of 18.
- Content depth is highlighted: 40 positive mentions out of 69.
- The overall community sentiment is very favorable: 89% of 21,123 reviews are positive.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a recurring pain point: only 2 positive mentions out of 11, with 8 negative.
- The story is largely criticized: 1 positive mention versus 8 negative out of 9.
- Bugs undermine the experience: 1 positive mention against 9 negative out of 10.
- User interface frustrates players: 1 positive mention versus 5 negative out of 8.
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy deep medieval city‑building and RPG‑style simulation will find plenty to love, especially given the strong gameplay and content. Those who are less tolerant of technical hiccups should be aware of the performance, bug, and UI issues that many reviewers flagged.
Is Going Medieval worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 89% of 21,123 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Going Medieval delivers a compelling blend of gameplay and visual charm that resonates with its core audience, as reflected by its high overall positive rating. However, persistent performance problems and a weak narrative dampen the experience for more discerning players. If you can look past the technical flaws, the game offers a richly rewarding medieval simulation.
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